GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| hortatory | hortative |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| malaise | an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |